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#1
05-17-2024, 11:01 AM
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1965 Deluxe hub cap color
I bought a set of correct "Deluxe Wheel Disc" hubcaps for my son's 65 Tempest Custom from a swap meet. Two of them have the light gray paint color I've seen on these all my life, but the other two have a darker gray color. As far as I can tell, they are original, not repainted. Were there two different shades from the factory? If so, what determined which color are given car got?
Thanks, Importsmasher
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Scott Baggiore 66 GTO convertible 389/4 speed (parents bought new) 73 Firebird Formula 400/4 speed 74 GTO 455/4 speed 74 Grand Am |
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#2
05-17-2024, 11:26 AM
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Those are correct for '65 and the one on right is correct in appearance, It appears someone painted the other
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#3
05-17-2024, 12:00 PM
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NOS
A pair of never used NOS 1965 Deluxe Wheel Disc for the Tempest Series.
These photos were taken in a shaded area. I’m sure in the bright sunshine they would be less dark.
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1) 65 GTO Survivor. 43,440 Original Miles. “Factory” Mayfair Maize Paint with Black Pinstripe, Black Cordova Top, Black Interior, OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Purchased from the Lady that bought it new. Baltimore Built (11A). 2) 66 GTO Survivor. “Factory” Cameo Ivory Paint with Red Pinstripe, Red Interior. OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Tri-Power (OEM Vacuum Linkage), Automatic "YR" code (1759 Produced). Fremont Built (01B), with the Rare 614 Option. Last edited by 60sstuff; 05-17-2024 at 12:19 PM. |
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#4
05-17-2024, 12:16 PM
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Different shades.
Personally I think the dark factory color wore off quickly from weather elements and washing.
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1) 65 GTO Survivor. 43,440 Original Miles. “Factory” Mayfair Maize Paint with Black Pinstripe, Black Cordova Top, Black Interior, OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Purchased from the Lady that bought it new. Baltimore Built (11A). 2) 66 GTO Survivor. “Factory” Cameo Ivory Paint with Red Pinstripe, Red Interior. OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Tri-Power (OEM Vacuum Linkage), Automatic "YR" code (1759 Produced). Fremont Built (01B), with the Rare 614 Option. |
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#5
05-17-2024, 02:36 PM
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Good info I stand corrected, thx Chris
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#6
05-17-2024, 09:49 PM
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BTW, those NOS caps are beautiful! Thanks, Importsmasher
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Scott Baggiore 66 GTO convertible 389/4 speed (parents bought new) 73 Firebird Formula 400/4 speed 74 GTO 455/4 speed 74 Grand Am |
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#7
05-20-2024, 10:27 AM
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The actual color used is the ralley 2 charcoal grey before it was used for that purpose The reason it looks different in pictures as a previous poster mentioned is that the paint lost pigmentation very quickly and became more translucent. The paint was also applied very very thinly over the polished portion of the cap, however the NOS cap is the true appearance.
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